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Majorca tourism

EU to leave safe travel list unchanged for now, official says

The list will be reviewed again in two weeks or even earlier if the COVID-19 situation changes.

Reuters10/08/2021 09:52

Healthcare Professionals, Palma.

Balearic public spending 3rd lowest in Spain

The Court of Accounts report was prepared with Ministry of Health data and Satellite Accounts of public health spending.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter07/08/2021 09:19

United States Airline Travel

Coronavirus news

EU to review safe travel list, could reconsider U.S. status - source

The EU list currently includes two dozen countries, including the United States, Japan and Australia.

Reuters07/08/2021 09:12

A Covid vaccination sign outside a vaccination centre in London

Coronavirus news

Early signs COVID-19 vaccines may not stop Delta transmission, England says

Concerns raised that vaccinated people infected with Delta could, unlike with other variants, readily transmit it.

Reuters06/08/2021 14:52

"I think that as more and more countries get vaccinated..., I think we'll see more travel possible."

Majorca tourism

UK PM Johnson says more travel will be possible as countries get vaccinated

"I think that as more and more countries get vaccinated..., I think we'll see more travel possible."

Reuters06/08/2021 09:25

Spanish engineer says his machine can condensate water from air even in the desert

Spanish engineers extract drinking water from thin air

Spanish company has devised a system to extract drinking water from thin air even in the desert.

Reuters04/08/2021 11:13

People getting vaccinated

Coronavirus news

Spain's infection rate continues to recede after last month's Delta peak

The Delta variant had been growing and became dominant in Spain last month, but now is receding.

Reuters04/08/2021 09:40

A 79-year-old Spanish woman was arrested as the brains behind a crime gang which smuggled cocaine from Latin America to Europe

Septuagenarian Spanish señora arrested for masterminding cocaine smuggling ring

All were arrested during an operation run by the Spanish Civil Guard and National Police and the Portuguese Judicial Police.

Reuters04/08/2021 09:34

An amber watchlist was due to be signed off on Thursday but a split in the government could delay a decision

Majorca tourism

We need to get the travel industry moving again, UK PM Johnson says

An amber watchlist was due to be signed off on Thursday but a split in the government could delay a decision, The Times said

Reuters03/08/2021 09:39

The number of foreign tourists visiting Spain jumped to 2.2 million in June...

Majorca tourism

Foreign tourism to Spain surges from year ago in June, 75% below 2019

The number of foreign tourists visiting Spain jumped to 2.2 million in June...

Reuters03/08/2021 09:35

'Amber Plus' travel.

Coronavirus news

No chance of 'Amber Plus' Watchlist for Mallorca this week!

The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson considered implementing ‘Amber Plus’ to prevent new variants entering the UK, but apparently changed his mind over fears of a backlash.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter03/08/2021 08:47

Passengers from international flights arrive at Heathrow Airport

Majorca tourism

Keep travel simple to reopen economy, Heathrow CEO tells Britain

The industry faced a new headache over potential COVID-19 warnings against holidays to Spain.

Reuters02/08/2021 11:47

Drawn by sun, sea and speedy Wi-Fi, remote workers are converging on Europe's southernmost islands.

Majorca tourism

Sun-seekers enjoy European summer 'workcation' before office return

Drawn by sun, sea and speedy Wi-Fi, remote workers are converging on Europe's southernmost islands.

Reuters02/08/2021 10:26

British ministers plan to warn holidaymakers against visiting destinations such as Spain

Britain may toughen summer travel rules for Spain - The Times

British ministers plan to warn holidaymakers against visiting destinations such as Spain.

Reuters02/08/2021 10:11

The High Court had put all of them under investigation as part of a probe into the case of alleged spying.

Spanish court drops investigation into Repsol chairman in alleged spying case

The High Court had put all of them under investigation as part of a probe into the case of alleged spying.

Reuters01/08/2021 12:16

Caixabank had reported a net profit of 115 million euros on standalone basis in the year-ago period

Caixabank revises up costs savings from Bankia acquisition

Caixabank had reported a net profit of 115 million euros on standalone basis in the year-ago period.

Reuters01/08/2021 11:04

The proposal is subject to consultation with employees and riders who will be affected by the end of operations.

UK's Deliveroo mulls ending Spain operations

The proposal is subject to consultation with employees and riders who will be affected by the end of operations.

Reuters01/08/2021 09:56

Judi Dench and Steven Frears in Palma for the Atlàntida Film Festival

The Sunday Interview: Dame Judi Dench

“To be back here now after lockdown is like a giant firework display..”

Humphrey Carter31/07/2021 14:53

Market in Spain.

Spain's economy moving in the right direction

After a disastrous 2020, GDP soared in the second quarter, with domestic demand adding 20.3 points to year-on-year figures.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter30/07/2021 10:53

'Europa 2' Cruise Ship.

'Best Cruise Ship in the World' docks in Palma

The Berlitz Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ship named ‘Europa 2’ 'Best Cruise Ship in the World'.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter30/07/2021 10:21

"The documents (...) annexed to the lawsuit are sufficient evidence of wrongdoing to continue with the proceedings,"

Spanish judge seeks tax fraud trial for pop singer Shakira

"The documents (...) annexed to the lawsuit are sufficient evidence of wrongdoing to continue with the proceedings,"

Reuters30/07/2021 09:58

The unemployment rate remains well above the 13.78% rate recorded before the pandemic hit Spain

Spain's unemployment rate falls to 15.3% in Q2

The unemployment rate remains well above the 13.78% rate recorded before the pandemic hit Spain.

Reuters29/07/2021 10:21

Teleworking.

More people in Mallorca could soon be working from home

Randstad pointed out the importance of supporting workers who are struggling with the transition to teleworking.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter28/07/2021 12:23

Spain reopened its borders to U.S. tourists in June and has been a popular destination for Americans since then.

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U.S. issues 'Do Not Travel' advisories for Spain over COVID-19 cases

Spain reopened its borders to U.S. tourists in June and has been a popular destination for Americans since then.

Reuters27/07/2021 09:56

UNESCO grants World Heritage status to Madrid's Paseo del Prado and Retiro park

UNESCO grants world heritage status to Madrid's Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park

Retiro Park, just off the Paseo del Prado, is one of the city's most visited attractions.

Reuters26/07/2021 11:38

Sanchez said the vaccines would be distributed through the COVAX vaccine-sharing program throughout the rest of the year.

Coronavirus news

Spain to donate 7.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses -PM Sanchez

Sanchez said the vaccines would be distributed through the COVAX vaccine-sharing program throughout the rest of the year.

Reuters25/07/2021 11:00

The bill will create two official remembrance days to honour the victims and the exiled, and an official registry of the victims will be set up.

Spain's Democratic Memory bill to honour dictatorship victims

The bill will create two official remembrance days to honour the victims and the exiled, and an official registry of the victims will be set up.

Reuters25/07/2021 10:37

Spain's Prado museum overhauls collection to highlight women artists

Spain's Prado overhauls collection to highlight women artists

The museum now boasts works by 13 female painters out of a total of 130 artists.

Reuters25/07/2021 08:25

In 2019, it ruled that it was unfair for Ryanair to charge a fee for hand luggage.

Majorca tourism

Spain's Supreme Court rules some Ryanair luggage rules are unfair

In 2019, it ruled that it was unfair for Ryanair to charge a fee for hand luggage.

Reuters25/07/2021 08:03

A woman receives a dose of the Moderna coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine in Madrid

Coronavirus news

Spaniards queue up for shots, hoping to leave COVID behind them

Spain is sitting 4th in the European Union and 11th worldwide of the population given at least one dose of the vaccine.

Reuters24/07/2021 08:50

Swimming pool rental APP experiences boom due to cornavirus

As Spain swelters and COVID cases grow, pool renting app thrives

There are 150,000 app users who take their pick between some 3,500 private pools in Spain and France.

Reuters23/07/2021 12:13

"We are starting to see a slowdown of the rise (in cases),"

Coronavirus news

Vaccinations slowing spread of COVID-19 cases in Spain -minister

Spain had registered a major growth in the number of diagnosed cases per 100,000 people over the past few weeks.

Reuters23/07/2021 09:45

Nueva valla fronteriza en Melilla

Over 200 migrants scale fence into Spain's Melilla enclave

More than 300 migrants attempted to scale the six-metre fence using hooks.

Reuters22/07/2021 11:50

Sanchez met in New York with several major investors including Bloomberg and BlackRock Inc.

In U.S. charm offensive, Spanish PM highlights recovery to lure investment

Sanchez met in New York with several major investors including Bloomberg and BlackRock Inc.

Reuters22/07/2021 09:50

The train derailed and slammed into a concrete wall on the outskirts of Santiago de Compostela in July 2013.

Train driver to face trial for Spain's worst accident in decades

The train derailed and slammed into a concrete wall on the outskirts of Santiago de Compostela in July 2013.

Reuters22/07/2021 09:26

Cap de Formentor Lighthouse & Restaurant, Mallorca.

Cap de Formentor Lighthouse visits continue despite restrictions

The bulk of trips by private vehicle to the beach occur between 10:00-19:00, mostly at dusk.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter19/07/2021 12:52

Partygoers at 00.01 event in England.

Coronavirus news

Dancing the night away in England!

There are concerns over the spread of the Beta variant of the virus in France.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter19/07/2021 09:46